Of Gardner, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday February 24th, 2017 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester at the age of 45.
Born on March 13, 1971 in Brighton; son of the late Robert G. Richey and Betty Mae (Cochran) Goggin, Terry was born and raised in the Brighton section of Boston and had been a resident of Winchendon and Waltham before moving to Gardner 8 years ago.
Terry attended McKinley High School in Mattapan, Terry was employed as a Paralegal with Portnoy & Greene Law Offices for the past 7 years.
Family was the central focus of his life. He cherished the time and special moments spent with his family.
Terry is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years Linda Jo (George) Richey, her devoted and loving children Christina M. McCarthy, Robert T. Richey, Jonathan P. Richey and Amanda J. Richey all of Gardner, his cherished grandson Jaxson Wallace and his dear siblings Dennis Richey of Upton, Robert and Edward Richey both of Boston, Ruth Powers of Waltham, Frank Richey of Albuquerque, NM. In addition he is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives & Friends are respectfully invited to attend Funeral Services in celebration of Terrance’s Life in the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM on Wednesday evening March 1st at 6:30 p.m. Visiting Hours will be held in the Mary Catherine Chapel prior to the Funeral Service on Wednesday from 4 – 6:30 p.m. Parking attendants on duty.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Patricia’s memory to the Terrance Richey Go Fund Me.
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